The Game Evil Plays

by R.L. Stover

A little boy and his dog take on a serial killer in the thriller The Game Evil Plays; however, the evil they have taken on is no longer human. Robbie and his family move into a new home, but the house is already occupied. It contains the evil presence and dark soul of Dale Plush, a maniacal serial killer from the mid 1800s. When the family adds a chow-chow named Bandit to the family, a bond is quickly formed between ten-year-old Robbie and the friendly dog. Their connection is so strong, they have the ability to communicate telepathically. Now the two must face off with the deadly spirit to end his reign of terror. Is their bond and their faith strong enough to defeat pure evil at its own game? Turn on all the lights and lock all the doors before you start reading The Game Evil Plays. Just remember, you can't lock out a ghost! First time author R. L. Stover lives in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. Growing up, his best friend was his dog named Bandit. He is writing the sequel. Publisher's

186 pages, Paperback

First published January 14, 2014

Reviews

[J. Brennan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Game Evil Plays is a quick read filled with action and tension. Robbie is a young boy who doesn’t like his new house very much and I can understand why.

I loved Robbie’s reaction upon first glance of the home because it all seemed very realistic. Even better was the entire detailed recap of the events that took place there. Dale’s character was sadistic and very entertaining to read. He took me to a dark place that I would never want to go and thoroughly creeped me out. The detail was fantastic. I just wish the ending were a little better. It’s the classic tale of good versus evil. It is a bit cliché but I won’t give away any spoilers. All in all I enjoyed it. Kudos to the author, R.L. Stover. Thanks for the adventure.

[Sami Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

R.L. Stover showcases his talent in this short, but appropriately titled novel. Although the book had only slight suspense and the writing style chosen was a little confusing, I pushed through and I was pleasantly surprised when I did. The potential this author displayed while bringing the sadistic and twisted Dale Plush to life was extremely impressive. Stover could've written the entire novel for Dale's character and story alone. The descriptions and details were brilliant. Unfortunately, the eventual ending is predictable but it was still a good read and because of this I give him 4 stars. Well, done!